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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,797.74, 759,493.76 and 380,736.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,797.74, 759,493.76 and 380,736.62 is: 524,996.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,797.74 : 759,493.76 = 380,736.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,797.74/759,493.76 = 380,736.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,797.74x = 759,493.76 × 380,736.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,797.74x = 289,167,087,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,167,087,093.49/550,797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,996.87

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